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The Star Thursday December 16 2021 8 NEWS Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Ten honoured with bravery decorations SENIOR CONSTABLES Eric Carmody and Jim Manning were in Christchurch on a firearms training course, and ended up disarming and arresting the mosque gunman after crashing a patrol car into his vehicle on Brougham St. The duo are among 10 individuals honoured with New Zealand Bravery Decorations today in recognition of their role in the tragic events of March 15, 2019 at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre, which left 51 people dead. were able to escape through a broken window. Rashid displayed great courage and bravery in challenging the gunman, with complete disregard for his own safety and in doing so he selflessly enabled others to escape, at the cost of his own life. The New Zealand Bravery Decoration – NZBD Senior Constables Jim Manning and Scott Carmody For an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger Manning and Carmody were at a training day when they learned of a shooting at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre. They considered the gunman’s options and made their to what they believed would be his possible exit from the city. RESPONSE: Police attempt to move people away from outside the Al Noor Mosque in the aftermath of the shooting. PHOTO: NZME They observed a vehicle matching the description of the gunman’s vehicle weaving through traffic and followed it. They intentionally collided with it and exited with their weapons. Manning pointed his weapon at the gunman; Carmody provided cover. Manning forcibly removed the gunman via the rear of the vehicle; both officers then dragged him a short distance away, handcuffing and securing him. The New Zealand Cross – NZC Dr Naeem Rashid (posthumous) For an act of great bravery in a situation of extreme danger Dr Rashid saw shots being fired into a group of men in the prayer room at Al Noor Mosque and ran at the gunman, who shot him in the shoulder. Rashid collided with the gunman, grabbing him and knocking him to the ground. As the gunman fell, he turned the rifle and again fired at Rashid, who was now lying on the floor, killing him. Because of Rashid’s actions, the gunman’s attention was temporarily diverted and at least seven people The New Zealand Cross – NZC Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah For an act of great bravery in a situation of extreme danger Abdul Aziz saw the gunman running back to his car to retrieve a loaded semi-automatic rifle at the Linwood Islamic Centre. He left the mosque and threw an Eftpos machine at the gunman, who fired three shots at Aziz. Aziz found a discarded rifle and yelled to divert the gunman’s attention. 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Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz for selfless roles in mosque attacks The New Zealand Bravery Decoration – NZBD Liam Beale For an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger Liam Beale was driving down Deans Ave when he heard gunshots and saw a man fall in the centre of the road. He left his car with a first aid kit, moved the man several metres to shelter and applied a trauma bandage to gunshot wounds. Beale then checked other victims, assessing the severity of their injuries and moving them to less exposed positions. He placed his own life at risk, bravely searching for victims, assisting them and moving them to safety, while the gunman was active in the area. The New Zealand Bravery Decoration – NZBD Ziyaad Shah For an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger Ziyaad Shah deliberately grabbed the man next to him and shielded him with his body as the gunman opened fire in the Al Noor Mosque. Shah was shot twice and pretended to be dead, urging the man he was protecting to remain calm and do the same. He lay on top of him as the gunman continued shooting. Shah’s selfless actions in protecting his fellow worshipper demonstrated exceptional bravery. The New Zealand Bravery Medal – NZBM Lance Bradford For an act of bravery Lance Bradford was driving his utility vehicle along Deans Ave when he saw about 10 individuals lying on the ground in distress. He pulled over and walked towards the Al Noor Mosque, hearing gunshots and people screaming. Bradford found a man and young girl, who had both been shot. He assisted the man while Liam Beale (above) tended to the girl. They planned an evacuation for some of the wounded as ambulances were not able to enter the immediate scene while it was unsecured. Bradford used his vehicle to ferry victims to Christchurch Hospital. The New Zealand Bravery Medal – NZBM Wayne Maley and Michael Robinson For an act of bravery Wayne Maley and Michael Robinson were driving in a ute along Deans Ave when they saw the gunman firing a weapon and people falling over. Maley realised the severity of the situation and swung his vehicle across the road to block traffic approaching the mosque. Robinson directed motorists away from the scene. They came across several victims and provided assistance. They could see ambulances at a cordon point on Deans Ave but knew that they would not be allowed into the area. They joined others assisting nearby to plan an evacuation of four victims from within the cordon and continued to provide assistance to victims until ambulance personnel arrived. The New Zealand Bravery Medal – NZBM Mark Miller Thursday December 16 2021 The Star NEWS 9 ASSISTANCE: A police presence was visible at the Al Noor Mosque in the lead-up to the March 15 anniversary. PHOTO: GEORGE HEARD/NZ HERALD For an act of bravery Mark Miller and a colleague were driving along Deans Ave when they heard gunfire and witnessed people being shot. They parked about 100 metres from the Al Noor Mosque. Miller ran towards the first victim he saw. He tried to move the man, was unable to and stayed to provide comfort and assistance. Another man approached Miller and helped move the wounded man onto his side. They administered first aid until the victim died a short while later. “Capital gain was important to our proactive approach to aging.” ”Here everything is really well thought out. Our home is spacious and easy to look after. And the capital gain gives us the confidence to do the things we’ve always looked forward to.” There are many more reasons why Woodcroft Estate could be the right choice for you. Our stages 1and 2 are now sold but why not come and see our beautiful showhome, plans for Stage 3 and find out how much more there is to be gained in your retirement living. MARGARET GARDINER - RETIRED SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISOR & TEACHER BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR OF OUR PAVILION & SHOWHOME | MON-FRI 9AM TILL 3PM | CALL 0800 KARAKA 34 KENDON DRIVE LEVI PARK, ROLLESTON | CORINNE 03 421 7796 | 021 292 1141 | SALES@WOODCROFTESTATE.CO.NZ | karakapines.co.nz CHRISTCHURCH # 1 AMERICA’S CAR SEAT BRAND* exclusive to Baby On The Move *Based on units sold according to 2020 Market Data by the NPD Group. Safety matters. Help protect your little ones in frontal, side, rear and rollover crashes with ProtectPlus Engineered car seats from GRACO ® . Sequence 65 Convertible Suitable from 1.8 - 30kg Slimfit3 LX 3-n-1 Suitable from 2.2 - 45kg 4EVER ® DLX Snuglock ® 4-n-1 Suitable from 1.8 - 54kg Tranzitions ® Snuglock ® Harness Booster Suitable from 10 - 45kg CENTRAL / 03 421 3243 87a Gasson Street, Sydenham. central.christchurch@babyonthemove.co.nz NORTH / 03 960 9752 Unit 3 & 4, 515 Wairakei Road, Burnside. north.christchurch@babyonthemove.co.nz www.babyonthemove.co.nz 0800 222 966
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